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Digital Audio Recording to the Military Service Courts (MCS)

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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26 Mar 2025 at 10:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for a contract titled "Digital Audio Recording to the Military Service Courts (MCS)", classified under the CPV code for Microphones. The contract involves the ongoing support and maintenance of existing digital audio recording equipment, as well as the delivery of new software and cloud storage capabilities. This selective procurement process utilised a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system, with the awarded contract valued at £80,914. The procurement stage was at the Award phase as of 26 March 2025, with the contract period commencing on 22 January 2025 and ending on 21 January 2028. The services will be delivered in Andover, England (postcode SP118HJ).

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in audio technology and cloud-based recording services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as suitability criteria indicated SME preference. The procurement aims to enhance capabilities for military court recordings, offering a business growth avenue for audio equipment suppliers and ICT service providers. Businesses that have expertise in secure digital recording solutions and maintenance services are particularly well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities within the public defence sector.

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Notice Title

Digital Audio Recording to the Military Service Courts (MCS)

Notice Description

Procurement of a new contract to cover on-going support and maintenance for our existing DAR equipment and for the delivery of new software and cloud storage to provide a DAR capability. Purchase and support for a second SECRET laptop and hard drive for Catterick MCC.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c6696df4-b073-49f3-b4ca-efc178773d5a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7bcb1b68-d573-441e-bfc8-5f52870d1043
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment


CPV Codes

32341000 - Microphones

32353000 - Sound recordings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,914 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,914 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
22 Jan 2025 - 21 Jan 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VP-AV

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